Videos tagged with Pitting

This guide details a rigorous inspection and testing procedure for AR-15 barrels, as demonstrated by Preston Moore. It covers essential physical gauging, advanced borescope analysis to detect internal defects like pitting, and a structured approach to range testing with various ammunition types. The process emphasizes data collection for accuracy and velocity, highlighting the importance of thorough evaluation before and after live fire. Moore's objective and analytical approach provides high-level insights into barrel quality.

This review from Honest Outlaw details the exceptional durability of the Action Target PT Hostage steel target. After over seven years of outdoor exposure in Iowa and enduring an estimated 50,000+ rounds, the target shows minimal pitting and rust, highlighting its robust construction and excellent value for money. It's recommended for various training drills, offering realistic scenarios and pinpoint accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review of a vintage J. Woodward & Sons side-by-side shotgun, highlighting its historical significance and craftsmanship despite its poor condition. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the gun's features, including its arcaded fences, T-bar safety, and 29-inch barrels, while also discussing the impact of pitting and sleeving on its value and condition. The review emphasizes the enduring appeal of London Best guns, even in a 'shagged' state.

This review tests the ShootSteel.com AR550 Armadillo short-range rifle target, designed for closer engagement distances than standard AR500 steel. The test covers various pistol calibers, shotguns, and a 7.62x39mm rifle, including an aggressive test at 20 yards, well below the recommended 50 yards. The target demonstrates excellent durability, with no pitting observed even at close range with bi-metal jacketed ammunition, highlighting the benefits of AR550 steel and the target's angled design.

This live Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, including magazine recommendations, rifle component compatibility, historical firearms analysis, and ammunition availability. The host, a firearms instructor, discusses specific models like the Duramag, LWRC rifles, FN's production of M16s/M4s, and the Beretta ARX. He also addresses common concerns such as AK vs. AR reliability, the impact of barrel length on ballistics, and the current ammunition shortage.

This guide details the field stripping and inspection process for a WWI-era Springfield Armory 1911, as demonstrated by a professional collector. It highlights the importance of checking for internal rust and pitting, common issues with historical firearms, and identifying potential replacement parts. The demonstration emphasizes the robust design of the 1911 platform, which can maintain functionality even in severely degraded conditions.

This episode of Gun Talk After Show covers various firearms topics. Discussions include the suitability of the .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO for deer hunting, emphasizing bullet selection and range limitations. It also addresses safe concealed carry practices, stressing the importance of training with a loaded firearm and proper holster use. A significant portion is dedicated to firearm maintenance, detailing cleaning procedures, rust prevention with desiccants, and the dangers of corrosion and pitting from neglect or improper storage. Finally, the importance of fire safety and extinguisher use is highlighted.

This video demonstrates the utility of a bore scope, specifically a Snap-on wireless model, for serious gun owners. It highlights how a bore scope can reveal internal barrel conditions like pitting and leading that are not apparent to the naked eye. The instructor uses it to inspect a Swiss Vetterli rifle and a muzzleloader barrel, emphasizing its value for assessing firearms at gun shows or before purchase.

This guide, drawing from Iraqveteran8888's expertise, details how to identify metal pitting. It explains that pitting is permanent damage resulting from untreated rust, characterized by divots in the metal. The process involves cleaning surface rust with an oiled patch to reveal these underlying imperfections, contrasting them with a clean surface for clarity. The guide also touches on spotting pitting within rifle bores.